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Overview |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Lincoln, IL | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 888 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lincolncollege.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,700 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,700 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 710/800 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $12,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $124 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 42% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Lincoln College | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edgewood College is larger than than Lincoln College based on total student enrollment (1,876 students vs. 888 students)
Lincoln College vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lincoln College or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 79.4% more expensive to attend than Lincoln College for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.4% higher at Edgewood College than Lincoln College ($33,550.00 vs. $18,700.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln College are 44.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($8,400 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than Lincoln College (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is ?% larger than aid received Lincoln College ($19,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Lincoln College or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or Lincoln College .
- The average SAT score at Edgewood College (1050) is 226 points higher than at Lincoln College (824)
- Incoming Edgewood College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Lincoln College (17)
Lincoln College vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lincoln College or Edgewood College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Edgewood College and Lincoln College.
- Graduates from Edgewood College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Lincoln College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $33,800)
- Lincoln College students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($12,000 vs. $25,500)
- Lincoln College graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($124 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lincoln College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/